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WorksheetsUnit 5 Ligthning Part:Text
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 19mins
What caused Roy Sullivan's death?
He died from a lightning strike.
He died from natural causes.
He killed himself.
He was involved in an accident.
Which of the following is the best course of action if you cannot find shelter during a thunderstorm and are in an open area?
Go to the lowest point on the ground
Call someone on your phone
Seek shelter in a nearby lake
Stand under a tall tree for cover
What is the most likely reason the text advises against lying down during a thunderstorm?
Lying down makes you more visible to lightning.
The wet ground can conduct electricity from lightning strikes.
Lightning strikes are more common at lower heights.
Lying down increases your chance of being struck directly by lightning.
Why is it advised to stay away from tall trees during a thunderstorm?
They provide the best shelter
They are often wet
They block the wind
They attract lightning
If you are caught in a field during a thunderstorm and cannot find shelter, what is the best position to take?
Drop to your knees and bend forward
Lie flat on the ground
Stand up with your arms out
Sit down cross-legged
What should you do first if you see thunder and lightning coming?
Stand still and wait
Go inside a house or car
Call for help
Stay outside and observe
If the Empire State Building is struck by lightning 25 times a year, how many times could it potentially be struck in 5 years?
50
75
100
125
Based on the text, which of the following statements can be inferred about tall buildings and lightning strikes?
Tall buildings are more likely to be struck by lightning than shorter buildings.
Lightning rods make tall buildings more attractive to lightning.
All tall buildings are equipped with lightning rods.
Lightning never strikes buildings that are protected by lightning rods.
What is the purpose of a lightning rod?
To attract lightning and prevent it from striking elsewhere
To measure the intensity of lightning strikes
To produce electricity from lightning
To safely direct electricity from lightning to the ground
What can we infer about the relationship between lightning and thunder?
Thunder is caused by lightning, but it travels slower because sound is slower than light.
Thunder happens first, followed by lightning.
Thunder occurs only after lightning has hit the ground.
Lightning causes thunder, but they are unrelated in terms of timing.
Why do we see lightning before we hear thunder?
Thunder happens after lightning.
Thunder and lightning happen at different times.
Thunder is quieter and harder to hear.
Light travels faster than sound.
What is thunder, according to the text?
The sound of the lightning bolt hitting the ground
The sound of air being pushed by the wind
The sound of the rain falling due to lightning.
The sound of hot air exploding
What can we infer about the dangers of lightning based on its temperature and voltage?
Lightning is dangerous because it is very hot and carries a high voltage.
Lightning is dangerous primarily because it is bright.
Lightning is safe as long as it doesn't strike a person directly.
Lightning is only dangerous at night due to reduced visibility.
Based on the information given, why might lightning be more dangerous than other sources of electricity?
Because its voltage is lower than that of household electricity.
Because it can be unpredictable and comes from the sky.
Because it takes time to form and can be avoided.
Because it has a lower temperature than other sources of electricity.
What comparison is made to emphasize the temperature of a lightning bolt?
It is hotter than boiling water.
It is hotter than the surface of the sun.
It is as hot as a volcano.
It is colder than space.
What do scientists know about the electricity inside a cloud?
Scientists know exactly how the electricity is formed.
The electricity inside a cloud can reach up to 50 million volts.
The electricity inside a cloud can be as much as 100 million volts.
The electricity in a cloud is weak and harmless.
What is the relationship between lightning and forest fires as mentioned in the text?
Lightning is the main cause of forest fires, starting over 9,000 fires annually.
Lightning indirectly causes fires by disrupting power lines.
Lightning prevents forest fires by producing rain.
Lightning starts only a few forest fires each year.
Why should people be afraid of lightning, according to the text?
Lightning causes significant damage to electrical systems.
Lightning is responsible for many deaths and injuries each year.
Lightning is rare and unpredictable.
Lightning disrupts weather patterns and climate.
What is the approximate number of lightning bolts that strike the earth in one day?
1 million
5 million
10 million
50 million
What is the main topic of the passage?
Cause of Death
Lightning
Forest Fire
Sky
